Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy: Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Suzanne Fitzsimmons, , MS, GNP, ARNP, RT-C , University of NC at Greensboro, University of Southern Maine
Evidence-Based Recreational Therapy Music-Making Experiences for Older Adults Using Beamz Therapy Resources Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Rhonda Nelson, Ph.D., CTRS, MT-BC, Temple University
VETREC on Water Pre-Conference Sessions Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Trenton Kowalczuk, Texas State University
Recreation Therapists as Leaders in Healthcare Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 5:00 PM–6:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Rebecca Stackhouse, MA, CTRS, FACHE
Conversation Cafe: Exploring Therapeutic Recreation with Students Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Maggie Whaley, CTRS Thea Kavanaugh, CTRS
Ecotherapy as a Therapeutic Modality Option for Persons with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Kate Price-Howard PhD, CTRS, Troy University
Integrating Cultural Competence and Diversity Training into TR Courses, TR Practice Settings and Daily TR Practice Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Dr. Elaine Hatala, PhD, CTRS, Temple University
Overview of NCTRC Recertification and Specialty Certification Programs Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Robin McNeal, NCTRC
Simple Science for easy participant involvement Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Medina (50) classroom Presenters Rose Berghash,CTRS, The Milieu Center
Canadian Therapeutic Recreation: Lessons learned while interning in Canada Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Marc Zaremski, MS, Indiana University, Foothills Medical Centre
Marketing the Transferable Skillset of a Pediatric CTRS in Non-traditional Settings: Intensive Outpatient Therapy Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Medina (50) classroom Presenters Heather Burket, Ed.M., CTRS, CCLS, Temple University
Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training for Recreational Therapists Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Debbie Robinson, MS, CTRS/L, FACHE, NH Department of Corrections
Vicarious Trauma: What Prompts Post Traumatic Growth? Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Joyce Mikal-Flynn Ed. D., RN, FNP, MSN, Sacramento State University
Wheels Make a Difference Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Pam Robbins, MS, AMBUCS
CARF International and Recreation Therapy Services Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Mary Lou Schilling, Ph.D., CTRS, Central Michigan University
Evidence Based Intervention Health and Wellness Program for Older Adults Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Elizabeth M. Salinas, M.Ed., C.T.R.S, TRS/TXC, Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
NCTRC Internship Guidelines Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Robin McNeal, NCTRC
South Texas Regional Adaptive and Paralympic Sport (STRAPS) Engages MORGANS Process Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Brooke Matula, CTRS, BS, STRAPS Dr. Lyn G Litchke, Phd, Texas State University
Why RT is the Best Therapy on IRF Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CST Medina (50) classroom Presenters Ms Julianne Herrera, MS, CTRS, CHRISTUS Healthcare System Spohn Region
American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice of Recreation Therapy & Self-Assessment Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST Medina (50) classroom Presenters Marcia Smith, CTRS, MA , ACSM-CEP, National Institutes of Health
Connecting the Practice and Science of Therapeutic Recreation and Yoga Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Melissa Mroz, CTRS, SPIN
Finding and Implementing Successful Internship Experiences Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Dr. Jo Ellen Ross, PH.D., Temple University
Professional Advocacy: Engaging our consumers and ourselves Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Anna Broome, BSRA, CTRS
NCTRC Certification: All You Need to Know Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Robin McNeal, CTRS, NCTRC
Physical activity and improved self efficacy Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Kim Hartgraves, CTRS
RT/TR: A Unique and Empowering Therapy for Individuals with Life Limiting Illness Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Lisa Frazior, CTRS, Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation - Hospital Division
Stress, Coping, & Pain: How it Affects the Rehab Process Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 8:30 AM–10:00 AM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Ms Julianne Herrera MS, CTRS, CHRISTUS Healthcare System Spohn Region
Confronting Mortality Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Barb Stuebing RCTRS, St Lukes Rehab
Imagine Therapies, Contracting as a Business Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Mrs. Leticia Gonzalez, CTRS, Imagine Therapies, LLC
Recognize the Red Flags to Help Prevent Child Abuse Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Dana R. Dempsey, M.S., CTRS, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Stress and Coping, Part 2 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 10:30 AM–12:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters —
"Adventure Days" Southern IN Rehab Hospital Stroke Camp Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Ms Deb Strickler, CTRS, BS, Southern IN Rehab Hospital
Caregiver Training as a Component of Recreation Therapy Community Reintegration Training Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Madalyn Weber, M.S., CTRS, Shepherd Center Elizabeth Thrush, CTRS, Shepherd Center
The Use of Therapeutic Recreation Techniques in the Care of Children with Chronic Pain Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Michelle M O'Hara, M.Ed, Boston Children's Hospital
Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain: An Evidence-based Program Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM–2:30 PM CST Blanco (classroom 40) Presenters Ann Swanson, M.S., Yoga for Arthritis
Belay on! Programming Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Sandra Heath, CTRS, City of Austin Parks and Recreation
Predictive Nature of Recreational Therapy on FIM Scores Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST San Antonio I (100 classroom) Presenters Melissa L. Zahl, PhD, CTRS/L, Oklahoma State University
Project Infinity: Bridging The Gap Between Diagnosis And State Provided Services Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CST Trinity (30 Classroom) Presenters Katherine Vara, M.S., CTRS, Project Infinity